Bee Hotels and Bee Gardens - the Difference

Bee Hotels and Gardens – Applications and Limitations

The model of a ‘Bee Hotel' has been a useful tool for surveying insects in research studies for decades. However, in recent years, the concept of a bee hotel has entered the mainstream; capturing the attention of naturalists, gardeners, and those alike. With this transition, it has gained its name and evolved to take on various forms that hardly resemble the humble wooden box model used in research. 

Increased interest in creating spaces for bees is hopeful, as it signifies a positive trend in attention to pollinator livelihood. The UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab has had great success with simplistic wooden box models of bee hotels in our Costa Rica Bee Project. We share here some of the knowledge we have gained through numerous years of research working with bee hotels in both Costa Rica and California. Additionally, we offer some considerations to ponder when creating your own bee hotel, acknowledging the limitations that they hold, especially in regards to a changing climate.

Read the full story at: http://www.helpabee.org/lab-news/bee-hotels-considerations-and-limitations

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